JOEY Essex has irritated most people in the villa today – and Love Island viewers along with them.

He started digging himself into a hole when he got worked up about being labelled a game player during a group game.

The TOWIE star decided to make a comeback by casting suspicion on another couple’s relationship.

When he and Jessy were asked to vote for the couple most likely to turn their heads, Joey nominated Mimii and Josh, claiming to have insider information.

When Josh demanded to know why he voted for them, he said Mimii had sent him on a “secret mission” but refused to reveal any more details.

This led to a huge clash between Josh and Joey later on in the night.

The boys ended up rowing as Josh tried to find out what his partner had been up to.

Mimii admitted that she had asked Joey to help her speak privately with Ayo, but claimed it was only so they could close the chapter and move on.

However, Joey seemed to remember a slightly different version of events.

He hinted at there being more to the story when speaking with Josh, saying: “I had loyalty to Mimii and still do. Hence the reason I’m not telling you exactly word for word and in detail what actually happened.”

Both men began to raise their voices as they flung accusations at each other.

Audiences at home were left annoyed that Joey decided to stir the pot just to take the focus off of him and Jessy.

One person tweeted: “Seriously! The Love Island producers NEED to remove Joey. He’s stirring and causing issues for everyone in the villa, and can’t even recognise his wrong doings.”

Another chimed in: “Of all the messy people on God’s good green earth, Joey is by far the messiest.”

A third hit out: “Joey is so immature for talking about this ‘secret mission’.”